Yarrawonga says experience is behind Leigh Masters' stunning form

The Williamstown premiership player and best and fairest leads the league in marks, with 120 from the 12 rounds, ahead of North Albury's rising Sam Azzi (108).

To highlight how good Masters has been, Wangaratta Rovers and neutral observers have been raving about Sam Murray's marking in defence, but he trails the Pigeon by (27), although he boasts more disposals in a top 10 featuring on-ballers.

"My marking has improved (through my career), I've always been an aerial player, I dropped a fair few," Masters suggested after the impressive 57-point win over Myrtleford last Saturday.

Masters, who turned 30 last month, could become the first defender in years to win the Morris Medal.

"He's at that age where he's just full of confidence, he's been honing his craft ever since the under 18s and then in the VFL system, so he knows his game inside out," coach Mark Whiley enthused.

"He's playing unbelievably and we're super lucky to have him."

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